Designed for:
Conceptual understanding, Model-building, To see clearly that a small number of fundamental principles can explain a very wide range of phenomena, To apply fundamental principles to new problems, To see the place of classical physics in the larger physics framework, Computational skills
Can be adapted for: Problem-solving skills

Research Validation

Based on research into:
theories of how students learn,
student ideas about specific topicsDemonstrated to improve:
conceptual understanding,
beliefs and attitudesStudied using:
student interviews,
research at multiple institutions,
research by multiple groups